(Contributions in Military Studies. No. 124.) by Richard A. Gabriel and Karen S. Metz. 551 pp. in two volumes, illustrated. New York, Greenwood Press, 1992. $115. ISBN 0-313-27746-X.
As urban civilization developed in the ancient world -- Sumer,Egypt, Assyria -- about 4000 B.C., so did the professional army.As the vastness of the armies grew and weapons improved, thecare of the sick and wounded became increasingly complex. Militarymedicine evolved to provide more than a one-on-one encounterbetween the wounded and the dresser of wounds on the battlefield.In combat the casualties are now collected and brought to therear. Supplies, equipment, and means of shelter are providedand brought forward. Medical officers and specialized soldiersare recruited and trained. Methods to promote healing are developed. . . [Full Text of this Article]
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